The landlords at Wapping Wharf have reacted to Bristol City Council's announcement that work to Gaol Ferry Bridge must be extended by at least another three months. Umberslade, which manages Wapping Wharf and the Cargo development, said it was "hugely saddened and disappointed" by the news after footfall has decreased with the loss of the key pedestrian route from south Bristol.
Last week, the council's transport chief Don Alexander said the route won’t reopen until the autumn at the earliest after the condition of the historic bridge was found to be much worse than first thought, with the steelwork described as "paper thin" in some places.
Pictures shared by the contractors, Griffiths, show the state of the ageing infrastructure which is now expected to cost £1.5 million in total to repair, £500,000 more than the original budget. In light of the extension, Cllr Alexander added that he thought "it is only right that the city considers the need for another nearby foot and cycle bridge across the New Cut".
